REC
Recife
Brazil
17,059 km
10,600 miles
SMM
Semporna
Malaysia
Distance
17,059 km
10,600 mi / 9,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Recife
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

REC SMM
Airport Name Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport Semporna Airport
IATA Code REC SMM
ICAO Code SBRF WBKA
City Recife Semporna
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Kuching
Elevation 33 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, -34.920000 4.450000, 118.580000

Recife (REC) to Semporna (SMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil to Semporna Airport (SMM) in Semporna, Malaysia is 17,059 kilometers (10,600 miles / 9,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:45 in Recife, it's 21:45 in Semporna. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Semporna (SMM) to Recife (REC) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Semporna Airport (SMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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